The story takes place in the Kingdom of Arstonaroth, created through the unification of three kingdoms – Archor, Ottor and Stonaria. It has been ruled for five centuries by the members of the Ottarch family from the kingdom's capital, Stonariath.
Arstonaroth is cut off from the outside world. Every inhabitant can leave if they wish but no one can cross the border from the outside. The Code is the law of the land, established during the kingdom's creation and enforced by a five-member Council.